Fallon Naval Air Station — Fallon, United States
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Fallon Naval Air Station
Fallon Naval Air Station, coded NFL, is a U.S. Navy installation located near Fallon, Nevada, widely recognized as the home of the Navy Fighter Weapons School, commonly known as TOPGUN. The base sits in a high desert region well suited to air combat training due to its wide-open airspace and minimal civilian air traffic conflicts. NFL is a military-only facility, not accessible for civilian or commercial flights, and it plays a central role in advanced tactical aviation training for naval aviators. The surrounding Fallon Range Training Complex provides extensive bombing and gunnery ranges, making the installation one of the Navy's key centers for realistic air warfare training exercises.
Runways at Fallon Naval Air Station (NFL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7003 ft (2135 m) | 152 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 13L/31R | 11076 ft (3376 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | CON |
| 13R/31L | 14001 ft (4268 m) | 201 ft (61 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Fallon Naval Air Station (NFL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | NAVY FALLON APP/DEP | 120.85 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 37.092 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 35.355 MHz |
| GND | GND | 25.115 MHz |
| MISC | DESERT CON | 126.2 MHz |
| OPS | BASE OPS | 23.8 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 32.74 MHz |
| TWR | NAVY FALLON TWR | 119.25 MHz |
Airports near Fallon Naval Air Station (NFL)
- Derby Field (LOL) — 73.2 km (45.5 mi)
- Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) — 92.1 km (57.2 mi)
- Carson Airport (CSN) — 92.3 km (57.4 mi)
- Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) — 124.2 km (77.2 mi)
- Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) — 125.8 km (78.2 mi)
- Winnemucca Municipal Airport (WMC) — 181.3 km (112.7 mi)
- Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) — 199.6 km (124.0 mi)
- Tonopah Airport (TPH) — 205.8 km (127.9 mi)
NFL is Fallon Naval Air Station in Nevada, famous as the home of TOPGUN. Searchers should know NFL is a restricted military base with no civilian flights or public access.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Fallon Naval Air Station?
The IATA code for Fallon Naval Air Station is NFL.
What is the ICAO code for Fallon Naval Air Station?
The ICAO code for Fallon Naval Air Station is KNFL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.